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Homemade Hair Oil for Hair Growth : How to Make Onion, Garlic, Amla Hair Oil at Home

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Save your gorgeous locks, switch to homemade hair oil!

Using homemade hair oil for hair growth is much more effective, soothing and relaxing than quicker and hazardous chemical hair treatments in the salons used in the name of hair care. Many of us would agree that age-old tradition of using Onion Hair Oil, Amla, Fenugreek, Black Seed and other such homemade hair oils is a matchless option we all have for our beloved hair.

Making homemade hair oils for hair care on your own won’t be a problem now as I have brought you a whole bunch of easy recipes of homemade hair oil for hair growth, reduction of premature gray hair, hair fall and hair damage. Just check out these recipes and get ready to flaunt your locks!

Homemade hair oil for hair growth is an easy recipe. It is an effective hair care remedy for strengthening of hair and rejuvenating lost shine and lustre. There are many recipes for hair care and below is the list. I suggest you to pick up the best suited homemade hair oil for hair growth according to your mood, style and of course, requirement.

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Most amazing part of homemade hair oil for hair growth is that the ingredients for these oils are easily available in every Indian household and you just need to know the amazing hair care benefits of those tiny looking things kept in your kitchen shelf.

To begin with, let’s get started with the easiest one. Check it out.

Curry Leaves Homemade Hair Oil

This Indian leaf used for seasoning the dishes is a powerful source of vitamin E and vitamin A, extremely useful for hair care. Use of curry leaves for homemade hair oil for hair growth will also result in decrease in graying of hair very effectively. This homemade hair oil for hair growth gives results within one week of application.

This homemade hair oil for hair growth can be stored for a longer period of time and used as per convenience.

Ingredients:

Curry leaves – 1 bowl

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Recipe:

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, add curry leaves in it.

Let the leaves splutter. Switch off the knob and let the mixture cool down.

Once the mixture is cooled, crush the leaves in the oil itself.

You can use this homemade hair oil for hair growth as it is with the crushed leaves in it or you may strain the mixture and store the oil without the leaves.

Continuous use of this homemade hair oil will yield beneficial results within a week. Gray hair will start turning to their natural colour and hair fall will reduce. Your locks will gain strength and become silky.

Homemade Aloe Vera Hair Oil

Aloe Vera has varied benefits ranging from weight-loss to hair care too! Aloe Vera can help you get back the lustre and sheen that you always wished for your hair locks. Aloe Vera can be used in many ways to your hair but the best way according to me is the Aloe Vera homemade hair oil for hair growth.

This homemade hair oil recipe is easy to make and results in tremendous transformation of weak hair into strong, shiny tresses.

Ingredients:

Aloe Vera Stem – 2 units

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Recipe:

Slit the Aloe Vera stem into two halves and cull out the gel in a bowl. This bowl is transparent and slimy in nature.

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, add the Aloe Vera gel slowly in it.

Let the gel subside in the coconut oil. Switch off the knob and let the mixture cool down.

Once the mixture is cooled, use this homemade hair oil for your hair.

For best results, gently massage your scalp with the homemade hair oil for hair growth and let the Aloe Vera seep in the pores of the scalp. Aloe Vera acts on the hair follicles and strengthens the hair from the roots.

Use this oil twice a week and keep it applied overnight for extremely fast results. Besides strengthening your hair, this homemade hair oil for hair growth also acts as a conditioner, moisturizing your hair from the roots.

Hibiscus Flower Homemade Hair Oil

Hibiscus is a wonderful flower. Besides being a flower of great religious value in Hindu tradition, hibiscus has amazing hair care benefits as well.

Hibiscus flowers as well as leaves are extremely beneficial in hair care and hair treatment. Check out this easy recipe of homemade hair oil for hair growth and watch your hair locks grow at a wonderful speed.

Ingredients:

Hibiscus flowers – 4 to 6

Hibiscus leaves – 1 bowl

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Recipe:

Take 4 to 6 hibiscus flowers and a bowl full of leaves.

Sun-dry them for a day and keep aside.

Take one bowl of coconut oil and warm in up in a shallow pan.

Add the hibiscus leaves to the pan.

Let the leaves splutter. Add hibiscus flowers to the mixture.

Once the mixture is cooled, strain the oil from the residue.

To give aroma to the oil, add rosemary oil when applying on the scalp.

Tulsi Leaves Homemade Hair Oil

Tulsi helps in regulating the blood circulation of the body hence helping in faster growth of hair. It is mostly found in all Indian households.

Tulsi is the most preferred choices in herbal hair care treatments. Go through this homemade hair oil recipe and see the magic of the herb in your hair care.

Ingredients:

Tulsi Leaves – 1 bowl

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Recipe:

Take a bowl of Tulsi leaves and grind the in a mixture grinder.

Add a little water and make it into a paste.

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, add the paste to it.

Let the paste blend well in the oil and keep the flame burning.

Once the mixture is cooled, let it rest for some time.

This homemade hair oil for hair growth should not be stored for longer period of time. It is the most effective when applied fresh. However, stored homemade hair oil will also be beneficial.

Amla Berry Homemade Hair Oil

Indian Gooseberry or Amla has amazing hair care benefits. Amla is famous for reducing hair fall and providing ultimate strength to the hair. Consuming Amla on a regular basis gives you glowing skin and shiny hair. Here is a quick remedy, homemade hair oil for hair growth that will give you all the hair care benefits of Amla without the bitter taste!

Ingredients:

Amla – 4 to 6

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Recipe:

Grate the Amla to make it a coarse paste-like structure.

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, slowly add Amla grating to it.

Let the mixture blend well on low flame. Switch off the knob after five minutes.

Once the mixture is cooled, strain the oil leaving the residue behind.

Apply this homemade hair oil for hair growth twice a week and keep it overnight for best results. You will start observing instant effects; your hair will soften after the first wash and look shiny and conditioned.

You may add lavender oil for enhancing the aroma of this homemade hair oil.

Black Seed or Kalonji Homemade Hair Oil

Black seed is an integral part of any Bengali kitchen and is also considered to be an important spice of every Indian household. Kalonji, apart from being used to make tasty pickles and special recipes, has great beneficial medicinal uses also.

Check out this simple homemade hair oil recipe made with kalonji for silkier and shinier hair locks.

Ingredients:

Kalonji seeds – 1 bowl

Mehndi powder – 1 bowl (optional)

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Recipe:

Take a bowl of kalonji seeds and grind the in a mixture grinder until it becomes a powder.

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, add the kalonji powder and mehndi powder to it.

Let the powder soak in the oil and keep the flame burning. Stir constantly for two minutes.

Once the mixture is cooled, let it rest for some time.

Apply this homemade hair oil to your hair once in a week and observe the results just after first application.

Fenugreek or Methi Homemade Hair Oil

Fenugreek or methi seeds are extremely useful in hair treatments too. The other benefits of Fenugreek seeds include regulated blood pressure, insulin control and anti-aging.

Fenugreek seeds acts as anti-oxidants and provide strength to your hair locks. Take a look at this homemade hair oil recipe for wonderful hair.

Ingredients:

Fenugreek seeds – 1 bowl

Coconut Oil – 1 bowl

Mustard Hair Oil – ½ bowl

Recipe:

Take a bowl of fenugreek seeds and grind the in a mixture grinder until it becomes a powder.

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, add mustard oil to it.

Let the two oils blend with each other for two minutes.

Add the powdered fenugreek seeds to the mixture and stir it for a minute.

Let the homemade hair oil for hair growth cool down.

Fenugreek seeds work best with the mustard oil, however as mustard hair oil is sticky in nature we use it in lesser quantity as compared to the coconut oil.

Fenugreek seeds are extremely beneficial for relieving pain also. Massaging fenugreek homemade hair oil will also help you curb pain in your head, neck and shoulders.

Onion-Garlic Homemade Hair Oil

Homemade Onion hair oil for hair growth is the most economical hair oil but of course with equally wonderful benefits. Onion has great antibacterial and antioxidant properties and gives immense shine to your hair locks. Both onion and garlic are rich in vitamins A, C and E.

This homemade hair oil made with onion and garlic should not be stored for long and should be used fresh. However, you may also sauté the mixture and keep it for a few days but as far as my suggestion goes, use it fresh for best results.

Ingredients:

Onion – 1 big

Garlic Cloves – 10-15

Coconut Oil- 1 bowl

Recipe:

Take a big onion and grate it with a hand grater.

Squeeze the grated onion so that the juice gets separated from the onion chunks.

Take the garlic cloves and grate them as well, you may also grind them if grating is problem.

Heat 1 bowl of coconut oil in a shallow pan on low flame.

When the oil becomes warm, add garlic to it.

Remove it from the flame and add the onion juice.

Here, we come to the end of the list of homemade hair oils for hair care and natural hair treatments. These are the easiest, economical and the most beneficial homemade hair oil recipes for hair care.

I have provided recipes with each ingredient separately, however you may mix two or more ingredients in the same homemade hair oil recipe also.

Now, time for questions round the world!

Q: Which is the best oil for hair growth?

A: The best oil for hair growth is the coconut oil; all the homemade hair oils should be ideally cooked in coconut oil. However, alternatives like almond oil, castor oil or olive oil are equally good for making homemade hair oils.

Q: How do I make Ayurvedic homemade hair oil?

A: In any of the above mentioned homemade hair oil recipes, you may add bhringraj powder, brahmi powder and reetha powder to turn it into an Ayurvedic homemade hair oil or you may choose it from many options in the market available for Ayurvedic oils.

Q: What is the easiest remedy for hair care?

A: Eat healthy; consume a lot of green vegetables, amla, onion and garlic (in the raw form of course)! Besides this, use homemade hair oils on a regular basis and keep your hair protected from sun rays and harmful chemicals. Homemade hair oils are best for hair care.

Q: How can I use olive oil for hair treatment?

A: Olive oil is extremely beneficial for hair treatment; it has amazing properties that trigger hair growth and strength. Regular use of olive oil can provide strength to your roots and give your hair a natural shine. You can use olive oil as an alternative to coconut oil in any of the above homemade hair oil recipes.

Q: What are the best hair care tips for old age people?

A: Natural aging of hair should be taken gracefully, however if your hair are terribly weak and you have suddenly started losing a lot of hair then you must be alerted. Use homemade hair oil daily for proper nourishment as skin tends to become dry in old age. Keep yourself hydrated and reduce the amount of chemicals for your hair care.

Q: How do we use castor oil for hair treatment?

A: Castor oil has equally amazing properties like the other essential oils; however it is generally avoided due to its sticky nature. You may use castor oil with coconut oil in any of the homemade hair oil recipes for better results.

Q: Are salons useful for hair treatments in the long run?

A: Salons are good for pampering your hair but when it comes to proper hair care, trust only natural homemade hair oils and organic hair care products.

Q: Should we trust on herbal hair oils promoted by salons?

A: Some of them are trust worthy but they have this property of losing effect once you stop using them. Homemade hair oils give you permanent nourishment and make your hair stronger after every use.

Q: Are chemical hair care products really harmful?

A: Yes, they are very harmful. Especially in the long run, avoid them as much as possible.

Devashree is an explorer who loves to craft her experiences into words. She firmly believes in the concept of DIY and has a plethora of home remedies, tips and tricks to hack all your skin, hair and beauty issues. She believes in a healthy body lives a healthy mind.